[Updated] The Worst States to Retire In

7. Arkansas has the poorest quality of life rating

This state’s natural beauty and low cost of living may seem like great reasons to retire here. However, its number 9 ranking for affordability isn’t enough to increase its quality of life rating, which plummets to number 50. Around 10% of the state's seniors live in poverty, and the lack of access to quality health care earned the state a slot at number 45. Public transportation is near non-existent; this issue may complicate life for retirees who no longer drive. As for its infrastructure, Arkansas ranks near the middle for energy and transportation but falls to number 50 for internet access.